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Forever reblog

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TOOOO MUCHHH. 

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Nailed. It.

When another person at work starts giving me unsolicited advice about how I should be living my life

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No union is more profound than marriage, for it embodies the highest ideals of love, fidelity, devotion, sacrifice, and family. In forming a marital union, two people become something greater than once they were. As some of the petitioners in these cases demonstrate, marriage embodies a love that may endure even past death. It would misunderstand these men and women to say they disrespect the idea of marriage. Their plea is that they do respect it, respect it so deeply that they seek to find its fulfillment for themselves. Their hope is not to be condemned to live in loneliness, excluded from one of civilization’s oldest institutions. They ask for equal dignity in the eyes of the law. The Constitution grants them that right.

Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kenned

y in

Obergefell v. Hodges

, granting marriage equality as a constitutional right. (via

englishprof

)

❤️

(via peoniesandcocktails)

The SCOTUS decisions yesterday and today truly make me proud to be an American. #lovewins

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Your ideas please: Chicago

Hi guys! Long time no blog. I’m heading to Chicago in a few short weeks for a wedding. I have a few thoughts/restaurants picked out from goop and EveryGirl, but I’d love your thoughts on places to grab a cocktail, where to get a blow-out and any fun/obscure/hip places or things to do that only a local would know. Add your comments here or send me a note to excellenceasahabit@gmail.com. Thanks in advance for your guidance!

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So much yes for an ina guest appearance here. Just feels right.

We dream-casted the rest of Taylor Swift’s Bad Blood music video, starring Michelle Obama, Drake and, of course, Ina Garten >>

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Grammys deep thoughts in deep v-neck form.

Forget Russia and Ukraine. The dueling deep v-necks of Kanye and RiRi tonight at the #grammys were truly at war on stage tonight. 

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Nailed it.

When someone refers to Harry Potter as just a silly children's book

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Goods for sale!

Hi friends,

Sorry for radio silence. I really want to get back in this blogging game but you know, life and stuff. Anyways, I've rearranged rooms/shelves in my house and need to get rid of some of my numerous ceramic animals, trays, etc. You can see the items on Craigslist via the links below or you can email me directly at excellenceasahabit@gmail.com. All prices negotiable. Would prefer local pick-up but if you absolutely have to have the monkey bowl, et. al I can arrange shipping. Not listed- a vintage kilim runner that is about six feet long, two feet wide. Let me know if you want a pic! 

Brass bird book-ends

Greek key tray

Antique print

Ceramic monkey bowl

Lucite lamp 

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Also forever reblogging all things Biden. Heard about this on npr this morning and made me love him even more. #isyourkidallowedtotalktoademocrat #realquestionfrombidentomcconnell

We got to see peak Joe Biden at Tuesday’s Senate swearing-in ceremony

The 114th Congress was sworn in Tuesday, with Republicans formally taking control of both chambers for the first time in eight years. There were the usual procedural ceremonies, but by far the most entertaining bit of theater was provided by Vice President Joe Biden, who was in top form.

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Forever reblogging all things Prince George related. #cheeeeeeks #stilldontwantababyanytimesoon

Prince George vs. Great Granny

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Amal is my biggest crush from 2014.

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forever hating all things Fieri

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Resolution for 2015: nail the royal eye roll

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My worlds collided last night.

the duke and duchess of cambridge meeting jay z and beyonce, dec. 8, 2014.

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Glad to see someone else put this on 'dream house' status as I've been known to re-watch this movie for the interior decorating (and let's face it, John Krasinski screen moments) porn. 

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On. Point. #takenotebasicbitches #thosebasicbitchesalsoincludeme

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'Tis the holiday season, which means it is time to order your holiday cards to send to friends, family, blog peeps and others with your warm wishes. An incredibly talented friend of mine recently launched an online shop, the letterist, where she is selling these cards and many more for your holiday needs. She does the calligraphy and design all herself (seriously, some people can do it all) and the results are amazing! The paper and envelope liners are incredibly beautiful and well-done and there are a good mix of traditional and cheeky cards to send to your favorites around the world. To see more of her work and order, please visit www.theletterist.com. Happy shopping!